One of the biggest obstacles in making learning truly inclusive is ensuring that all video content is captioned accurately and efficiently. I love that Canvas Studio generates captions quickly and allows for easy editing to improve accuracy. However, a challenge arises when videos are created outside of Studio, as not all platforms support caption integration in the same seamless way.
For instance, while it’s possible to download both the media file and transcript from Studio, platforms like Google Drive don’t always support attaching a transcript file directly to a video for playback. This creates an extra step in ensuring accessibility, as captions may need to be manually embedded or hosted elsewhere.
Accessibility should be integrated into the content creation workflow from the start, ensuring a realistic timeline that includes all necessary elements. A proactive approach makes accessibility a standard part of course design, not an afterthought.
